Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Susan Powell is missing. So what does her husband do? He hires an attorney. Now, don't get me wrong, some of my best friends are attorneys. And the legal profession has felt the recession just like any other industry; however, does every spouse of a missing person really need an attorney? Apparently so. Josh Powell, husband of a 28-year-old Susan Powell, has hired defense attorney Scott Williams to represent him. Susan went missing a week ago while Josh and his boys were on a "boys outing." Apparently, Susan left the house without taking her purse or cell phone. It can happen, right?

Salt Lake City defense attorney Scott Williams is well respected in his field. Williams has represented high-profile defendants in criminal cases. His clients have included Wanda Eileen Barzee, who has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping, and Christopher Jeppson, one of two men charged in the 1995 murder of Kiplyn Davis. Consequently, Josh is probably getting some real good advice.

Susan Powell's father, Charles Cox, sounded like a voice of reason on "The Early Show" when he told the audience that he didn't think his son-in-law would do anything to hurt his daughter. Yet, the public suspicion lingers. Josh Powell apparently told police that he left his wife and took his boys, ages 2 and 4, on a camping trip around 12:30 a.m. Dec. 7. Not only is that a peculiar departure time for a boys night out, but it was also subfreezing weather. (Now before you jump to conclusions, I know of an attorney who takes his boyscout sons camping in subfreezing weather. So that in and of itself may not be completely bizarre. Yet timing is everything in this world.) Cox correctly cautioned against focusing too much on Josh Powell so early in the investigation. "I just don't want to focus on him exclusively when actually there might be another explanation."

Without jumping to any conclusion,it is difficult to discount the possibility of foul play.Susan did not reported to work on Dec. 7. The absence from work coupled with her failure to take her cell phone or purse, seems to be consistent with foul play. When asked about his whereabouts, Josh Powell apparently told police that he and his children slept in a van. He apparently said that he returned home about 5 p.m. and his wife was missing. Susan Powell?Mean while, investigators in Utah are searching for Susan. Authorities have labeled the case as "highly suspicious."Police broke into the Powell home because it was locked. (It's unclear what time they entered the home.) Police allegedly found no signs of forced entry. However, police apparently found a wet spot in the house being dried by two fans. Top Stories (Perhaps the couple had a dog? If not, we all know how clumsy children can be. Let's not assume the worst when there is so little evidence to consider.) Ever since the days of O.J., the husband or ex husband is always an early target of investigators. But let's hope they wait for the facts to develop before lives are forever ruined.

Keep in mind all suspects are innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.

UPDATE 12-16-09: HERE IS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO WHICH RECOMMENDS IN THE WORDS OF FORMER JUSTICE JACKSON, "DON'T TALK TO THE POLICE." VIDEO LINKTHE PRIMARY REASON IS BECAUSE IT CAN NEVER HELP! SO DON'T FAULT ANY SUSPECT FOR HIRING AN ATTORNEY OR FOR KEEPING THEIR MOUTH SHUT.

Update 2-6-12: The saga ends in tragedy, which is too often the case. Josh Powell apparently took his own life and the lives of his two sons, "I'm sorry. Goodbye." A few minutes later, a social worker came by with his children fro a visit. Powell grabbed the kids and pushed the social worker out of the house. Several seconds later, the house went up in flames.

Why? Powell was involved in a bitter custody battle with Susan's parents. Last week, a Washington judge denied Powell custody of his two sons and ordered him to undergo a psycho-sexual evaluation. Powell's fitness as a father has been questioned since the disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell,in December, 2009. Powell denied any involvement in her disappearance. CBS News

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There is this video on youtube saying you should NEVER talk to the police without legal representation...especially if you are innocent.link here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc

this case does look to be suspicious when one hires a lawyer immediately, but the two videos are of interest and make some excellent points. Part two is with a police officer telling people to not talk to the police.

Update 2-6-12: The saga ends in tragedy, which is too often the case. Josh Powell apparently took his own life and the lives of his two sons, "I'm sorry. Goodbye." A few minutes later, a social worker came by with his children fro a visit. Powell grabbed the kids and pushed the social worker out of the house. Several seconds later, the house went up in flames.

Why? Powell was involved in a bitter custody battle with Susan's parents. Last week, a Washington judge denied Powell custody of his two sons and ordered him to undergo a psycho-sexual evaluation. Powell's fitness as a father has been questioned since the disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell,in December, 2009. Powell denied any involvement in her disappearance. CBS News

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